Abstract: A stable floating barge-platform for offshore operations and a method for assembling same. The barge-platform is assembled from a plurality of substantially identical, buoyant modules, all of which have substantially the same outer configuration. The buoyant modules are constructed onshore and transported to an offshore location where they are positioned and connected together to form the platform. When connected, an opening will be present through the center of the platform. This opening reduces the bottom area of the platform and accordingly substantially reduces the wave forces on the platform.

Abstract: A marine riser system having a fairing rotatably mounted thereon. The fairing is comprised of two substantially identical components which when assembled around the riser form a wing-like structure which weathervanes about the riser. Each fairing component is configured so that it will nest within the others thereby saving valuable storage space. Each fairing is mounted on the riser by a pair of bearing collars which are spaced at a distance substantially equal to the width of the fairing. Each bearing collar is made in two parts for easy assembly and each has two spaced bearing surfaces thereon. One end of one fairing is mounted onto one of the collar's bearing surfaces while one end of an adjacent fairing is mounted on the other bearing surface.